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Exquisite to the touch, the chiffon-like texture of this sumptuous body cream is undeniably rich. Silken qualities appear upon contact with skin, imparting suppleness and needed moisture… and a trail of the overtly sensual scent of Opium.

A shopper asked:I have just bought the new Opium Body Creme 200mls with the new shiny gold lid. It is not the same as I have been buying for years. The consistency is different as is the perfume. What a disappointment. Why change it?Nov 7, 2013

JOAN A:I too have been a faithful user of Opium Body Creme. I used to buy it in the department stores and have since switched to the internet. My jar is clear with a red lid. The bottom of the jar reads 40H81W 200 ml.- 6.6 fl. oz. The product I used for years was very thick and you just used very little. What I have been getting through the internet is almost like lotion so you tend to use more. I liked the old product better. The perfume is still as strong but the product is just not the same.Nov 9, 2013

Katherine H:I wonder the same thing! However, I recently bought the Opium Rich Body Crème in Macy's (they haven't been carrying it) in the old jar with the rust colored lid. The one with the shiny gold lid states it contains 6.7 oz, but the one with the rust colored lid states 6.6 oz. Also, I've noticed that neither of these jars crèmes are as thick as it was originally when I started using it years ago. However, it still smells wonderful.Nov 8, 2013

Laura W:I also have the one with the gold top and did notice the difference in consistency from previous jars. This new one is light and fluffy almost like a whipped cream, and it penetrates much more rapidly. You are not left with any greasy or oily residue. As for the sent there is a slight change but to me it's a fresher somewhat lighter scent. All in all, I'm happy with the newer version. And I still love my Opium.Nov 7, 2013

Jean K:I'm not able to help this customer as the body creme I purchased arrived in an opaque glass container with the usual rust-colored plastic lid and it is the same product I've been happily purchasing for years.Nov 7, 2013

Sandra B asked:Why have you changed the Opium Rich Body Cream? I'm extremely disappointed with the new and lighter version of the rich body cream. I have worn this fragrance for over thirty years and usually buy in bulk so I didn't catch the change until it was time for a new purchase it's just not the same product. PLEASE return to the original formula that had more rose notes than the current with coconut. It truly is an inferior product and I have come to expect MUCH more from the house of YSL.

Diane R M:I personally love the Opium Body Creme more than the EDT spray since they changed it. I guess it is personal preference, but I love the cream. If it is not strong enough for you, you could use the EDT spray or perfume first then put the creme over it which is what I do. I personally hope they never change the body creme. Hope this helps. Enjoy!Apr 19, 2012

ELLEN K:Hi, I love Opium rich body creme, after my bath I rub small amounts on my chest and arms, makes my skin feel so soft and I can smell the wonderful scent all day, I have been using Opium perfume and the body lotion for years, I do not use anything else. People compliment me on my fresh crisp scent, I love it, Sincerely, Ellen K.May 3, 2012

gail b asked:i have used Opium for over 25 years and LOVE IT. I am now trying to find another fragrance to switch to once in a while and i wonder if anyone knows anything else even a little similar that i could try? I just feel the need to change up once in a while..... thanks---Mar 23, 2012

Harriet M:Like you, I LOVE Opium and have used it for several years. Estee Lauder also has some nice fragrances that aren't strong but last a long time. I like one of their oldest--Youth Dew. Another nice one is Knowing. I like using fragrant body creams instead of cologne or perfume because I find them too strong.Mar 26, 2012

DEANNA H:I love this fragrance too, especially in the winter. I would say change up in the warmer seasons to Prada Iris or try another Prada . Angel by Terry Migular, and Bogata Vega, Burberry also make some similar fragrances.I hope this helps.Mar 23, 2012

JOAN A:I have used Opium Rich Body Creme for more than 25 years. Why change from a good thing and something you like to try something else. In fact I need to order again soon so this must be a reminder to keep the product coming..Mar 23, 2012

Marlene C:Yes, it is.Since I haven't gotten any e-mails from yslbeauty in some time, I've been forced to ferret out physical stores in places I've traveled (It's not sold in any of the stores in my podunk town.). The last two times I've bought it at the Macy's (costs more there than online), it has come with a gold lid. You'll always be able to tell the real thing by the rich, exotic, long-lasting scent. Wouldn't use anything else on my body.Dec 26, 2013

Elizabeth L:I am confident that the body cream I ordered is genuine since I ordered it from the YSL site. It would be very distressing if it was not. It appears to be the same cream that I have purchased at a retail store in the past.Dec 27, 2013

Beth K:All of my purchases through YSL regarding the Rich Body Creme have a brick red lid as pictured on the website. I have been purchasing this Creme for many many years and I've never seen it having a gold lid.Dec 26, 2013

Lynne M:I have never used the Opium Veil. I do love the Rich Body Crème. It is rich, soothing, and great to layer. I have also used the Opium lotion, which of course is not meant to be as thick and rich. Hope this helps. LynneNov 14, 2014

Vicki V:I personally love the body crème. It provides the best moisturizing and the scent lasts for a long time. It does not provide the shimmer of the body veil; however, I didn't care for the shimmer, so it works well for me. I think this is the best moisturizing of all the Opium body crème/lotion products. Hope this helps.Nov 14, 2014

Kirk T:And I, I buy the Body Creme for my wife. She really enjoys using it, and it is rarely found in stores. I think the Creme is not the sme as the veil, although I imagine they are similar. Would assume the veil includes some hiding or protective agents, the Creme is more a moisturizing fragrance.Nov 14, 2014

Judith B:I don't think that I would want a larger size; in fact, I consider the product to be large (I wouldn't want a smaller size either). It actually is fairly heavy and for some reason I have to pick it up to open it, so I feel larger would be somewhat awkward. It lasts many months as it is, and I feel that fragrances change or decline over a period of time.Apr 19, 2012

Linda K:I found the 6.6 oz/200 ml size adequate for several months. The creme is far more longer lasting that the perfume. I bought 2 because it is so hard to come by. Hope that helps. Linda K.Apr 19, 2012

EDMOND M asked:Does anyone know if there is a difference between "Opium body cream" and "Opium Rich body cream". We used to get the "Opium body cream", but I just ordered from YSL the cream, and the rich body cream arrived, and their customer service reps, think the name changed. Is that right? Other major sites, still show the "Opium body cream", I am surprised YSL doesn't carry it if they are different!Apr 26, 2014

Customer Reviews

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Katherine Hufstedler

The Opium body creme leaves just the right amount of scent without overpowering the wearer or others close by. Wearing strong perfumes is very upsetting to my system and after using Opium Body Creme for over 20 years, I have never felt that the scent was overpowering or offending to those around me. It truly feels feminine and elegant.